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ambient temperature
Energy; Natural gas
The temperature of the environment surrounding a valve, normally ranging from -20degF to 100degF
angle valve
Energy; Natural gas
A globe valve whose ends are perpendicular to each other, rather than parallel; one end is directly below the disc.
gland
Energy; Natural gas
A tubular part that fits over a valve stem or shaft that is used to compress packing. Also called a gland bushing.
gland flange
Energy; Natural gas
A part that fastens to the bonnet of a valve used to apply force to the gland. It is usually found on valves with outside-screw-and-yoke (OS&Y) stem designs.
gland follower or gland flange
Energy; Natural gas
The component used to hold down or retain the gland in the stuffing box.
gland nut
Energy; Natural gas
A nut that threads onto or into the top of the bonnet of a valve to apply force to the gland.
gland or gland bushing
Energy; Natural gas
The part of the valve which retains or compresses the stem packing in a stuffing box.
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